LAUREN C. DAVIS
Sumter
Summary
Motivated and results-driven Property Manager with over 14 years of experience overseeing multi-family, military, and retail properties. Expertise in property operations, staff management, budgeting, marketing, and customer relations. Known for consistently achieving high occupancy rates and exceeding revenue goals. Committed to providing excellent service while leading high-performing teams and cultivating strong resident and vendor relationships.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
The Retreat at Sumter
04.2021 - 10.2025
- Maintained occupancy above 98% through strategic marketing and exceptional customer service.
- Managed day-to-day operations including leasing, maintenance coordination, budgeting, and team supervision.
- Built long-term lease agreements and facilitated rent transactions with international military personnel and embassies (Canadian, French, Danish, British).
- Oversaw budgeting and financial reporting, including annual budget creation and monthly/quarterly financial reviews.
- Coordinated with the United States Air Force on bulk lease agreements and housing compliance.
- Managed vendor contracts, payroll (via ProLiant), rent postings, invoice processing, and staff hiring/terminations.
- Implemented tailored marketing strategies to increase leasing volume and brand visibility.
- Conducted weekly inspections of both residential and retail spaces to ensure property standards.
- Leveraged software systems including Yardi Voyager, CoreLogic, Rent Café, and Bluemoon for efficient property management.
- Property Type: 481-unit apartment complex + retail center
Relocation Services Specialist (Leasing Agent)
Forest City Residential / Hunt Military Communities
03.2011 - 04.2021
- Managed full-cycle leasing processes for military families, maintaining high occupancy and compliance with military housing standards.
- Acted as a liaison between residents and command officials, maintaining communication with military leadership.
- Maintained a waitlist of over 150 service members and processed applications in compliance with Fair Housing standards.
- Assisted in planning and executing resident events and community engagement activities.
- Trained new employees and supported other locations as needed.
- Conducted inspections for move-ins/outs and handled all lease documentation.
- Property Type: Military Housing
Office Manager / Accounting Assistant
Finch, Hamilton & Co., LLC
05.2002 - 06.2002
- Managed day-to-day office administration and supported HR/recruitment processes.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and coordinated bank deposits.
- Scheduled meetings, managed inventory, and supported accounting functions.
Education
SC Property Management License -
South Carolina Real Estate School for Success
Nursing: Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Business: Economics, Business Management
Midlands Technical College
Skills
- Software: Yardi Voyager, Rent Café, MRI, Bluemoon, GraceHill, CoreLogic/SafeRent, CallMax, Corrigo, ProLiant, ADP
- Tools: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect
- Systems: Fair Housing Compliance, Payroll & Invoicing Systems
Accomplishments
- Maintained a 98%+ occupancy rate for over 4 consecutive years.
- Oversaw financial performance of a multi-million-dollar asset with a proven track record of NOI growth.
- Built relationships with international military organizations for long-term leasing contracts.
- Successfully led and retained high-performing teams with low turnover.
Timeline
Property Manager
The Retreat at Sumter
04.2021 - 10.2025
Relocation Services Specialist (Leasing Agent)
Forest City Residential / Hunt Military Communities
03.2011 - 04.2021
Office Manager / Accounting Assistant
Finch, Hamilton & Co., LLC
05.2002 - 06.2002
Nursing: Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Business: Economics, Business Management
Midlands Technical College
SC Property Management License -
South Carolina Real Estate School for Success
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Property Management & Operations
- Budget Development & Financial Reporting
- Marketing, Branding & Communications
- Lease Administration & Compliance
- Staff Leadership & Talent Development
- Vendor & Contractor Oversight
- Yardi Voyager, Rent Café, MRI, CallMax, CoreLogic
- Federal & State Fair Housing Law Compliance
- Corporate & Military Housing Relations
- Customer Service & Community Engagement